Getting a little tired of some of the themes-jokes so not a 4, but maybe a 3.5. Can't remember if it was this one or the last one - wish I could haveGetting a little tired of some of the themes-jokes so not a 4, but maybe a 3.5. Can't remember if it was this one or the last one - wish I could have slowed down and marked or written down the quote on evil....more

This was a more difficult read, because Jax is trying to be a diplomat and it is not really in her character. March has been emotionally damaged fromThis was a more difficult read, because Jax is trying to be a diplomat and it is not really in her character. March has been emotionally damaged from the war he just won. Also, someone is definitely out to sabotage her negotiations.

I do enjoy Vel's character and the way Jax is able to accept everyone, however this series might be getting darker than I like....more

Jax has to accept a diplomatic mission due to being declared dead prematurely and subsequently having her money tied up. However, she will be lucky toJax has to accept a diplomatic mission due to being declared dead prematurely and subsequently having her money tied up. However, she will be lucky to make it to Ithiss-Torr alive...

I really enjoyed Jax's ability to accept everyone once she gets to know them, aliens, bio-engineered......more

Not much to the story, mostly repeated: "Higher! Higher!" Until the little girl swings into outer space and meets an alien swinging. Ends with a requeNot much to the story, mostly repeated: "Higher! Higher!" Until the little girl swings into outer space and meets an alien swinging. Ends with a request for "Again!"

Was a real hit and both girls were repeating "Higher! Higher!" with me. One girl grabbed it after story time to reread....more